When Jiang Li and Yu Yin finally found the Immortal Elder, he was an amusing sight, lounging in a rocking chair, neck arched back, engrossed in a book.
Jiang Li decided that the Immortal Elder had officially transitioned into his retirement life.
"Elder, we're back."
"Where's Bai Hongtu?" The Immortal Elder noted that one person was missing from their trio.
"He got lost and is trapped in an ancient tomb."
"Oh, is he in danger?" The Immortal Elder seemed genuinely concerned about his disciple.
"He won't die."
"That's fine then." The Immortal Elder's concern for Bian Hongtu, it seemed, had its limits.
Back when Bai Hongtu was a young follower, he displayed a talent surpassing that of normal mortals. The elder generation of Dao Sect and the Immortal Elder had deliberated and decided there was no need to discipline him excessively and instead, allowed him to grow freely.
Thus, their attitude towards Bai Hongtu was: as long as he's alive, it's fine.